Assistant Manager

URGENTLY HIRING! Many EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (Vacation, Employee Discount etc)

JOB SUMMARY

Directly supervises, develops and supports all unit management, as well as

service team members directly or indirectly during all hours of

operation.  Accountable for

1. Operation of restaurant

2. Business administration

3. Creating a quality work environment

4. Maintaining safety and sanitation standards

5. Ensures maximum customer satisfaction

6. Achieving financial results and maximizing profits

7. Developing a strong service team that is focused on business growth

8. Excellent physical stamina-job requires extensive standing; walking, extreme

temperature changes and lifting and may be in contact with cleaning chemicals

and have knowledge of chemicals

9. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written to be able to handle

supervision of employees and guest concerns

JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops plans supportive of company and regional strategies to achieve

business growth (sales and profit) and customer satisfaction.

Directs the work of all restaurant employees & management; such direction

includes supervision, advancement, discipline, termination or any other change

of status.

Overall responsible for maintaining safety and sanitation standards &

procedures as needed for health inspections, steritech visits and brand

standards at all times.

Plans and analyzes unit’s manpower including future management needs, ensuring

sufficient development and training of all employees.

Plans and analyzes the operations and administration of the restaurant.

Ensures that all menu items are prepared, portioned and presented properly in a

clean, safe and sanitary manner according to all established procedures,

performance standards and specifications.

Ensures customer satisfaction through effective and efficient service and a

clean and pleasant environment. Makes changes to the operation as necessary to

ensure customer satisfaction.

Directs operational execution to ensure total customer satisfaction.

In absence of any job code must personally fill any position needed in the

restaurant or assign someone to fill position.

Investigates employee issues, customer complaints, and coordinates response and

provides guidance, counseling and training to management and employees for

corrective measures to improve restaurant operations and customer service.

Provides feedback to DM and Regional Work Teams (RWT) on emerging needs;

content, value, and appropriateness of program.

Must complete all training courses.

Ensures that proper management procedures and practices for the facility and

equipment are adhered to through preventive maintenance, energy conservation,

repairs, security measures, and that safety and sanitation requirements are

met.

Participates in the recruitment and selection of restaurant management. Totally

responsible for the recruitment and selection of service team members.

Maintains proper inventory levels for both food and nonfood items in accordance

with company guidelines using correct ordering procedures and efficient usage

and yield applications.

Analyzes financial reports and develops and implements plan for areas needing

improvement.

Communicates system breakdowns and deficiencies to appropriate personnel.

Manages financial performance to budgets, focusing on payroll hours and

dollars, cash and receipts, productivity, food costs, security of funds, and

operating expenses.

Manages all restaurant assets.

Aware of local market trends, competitive stance and opportunities. Selects and

implements appropriate local restaurant marketing programs, with assistance and

guidance from marketing support.

Creates and maintains a positive work environment, ensuring open communication.

Must communicate employee relations issues or problems to the DM.

Maintains accurate and complete paperwork relating to restaurant and personnel

administrative requirements.

Selects and participates in the development of certified trainers.

Embodies, promotes and teaches Denny’s Inc. and Franchise company values.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Extensive standing without breaks during peak hours

Exposure to heat, steam, cold temperatures

Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 21/2 to 3 feet

Must have high level of mobility/flexibility

Must be able to fit through openings 30” wide

Must be able to work irregular hours and under heavy pressure/stress

Bending, reaching, walking            

Communicating with customers, vendors and employees    

Must be able to work computer and have good phone skills

Operating cash register        

Carrying trays of food products as needed  

Must be able to lift food trays & items weighing about 20 pounds for

distances up to 30 feet

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Successful completion of Assistant Manager Position

Above standard verbal and written skills

Exceptional organizational skills

100% guest oriented personality

Knowledge of all facets of restaurant operation

Excellent physical stamina-job requires extensive standing, walking, extreme

Temperature changes and lifting and may be in contact with chemicals and have

knowledge of chemical substances

Professional appearance and image

Adaptability and ability to manage change and fill positions as needed

Must complete all video training, anti-discrimination & anti-harassment

training and comply with Denny’s nondiscrimination policies.

Must have guest oriented personality

Complete knowledge of all facets of restaurant operations

Must have reliable vehicle and current insurance on vehicle

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the

position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the

position.

Concluding statement for ALL job descriptions:

This position will include any and all (various) duties assigned to ensure the

proper functioning of operations in the department/area.

Work schedule

• 8 hour shift
• 10 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday
• Holidays
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Other